HP, in a bid to reinforce its market share in the laptop space has launched a brand new series of nine trendy and stylish Compaq laptops embedded with several valuable software and features. The new series carries modern features like backlit keyboard, finger print reader and HDMI 1.3 add to its chic look apart from a built in TV tuner card, blue ray drive and an infra ready remote control. The new Compaq notebook range is priced between Rs 26,990 to Rs Rs 38,990.

Briefing the media, Rajiev Grover, Director - Consumer Products, personal systems group of HP said that the new range was a result of HP's extensive research, focusing on user preferences amongst the youth.

The unique blend of looks and durability makes the new range both attractive and sturdy. Strengthening its market with an aggressive 'go-to-market' strategy, HP India plans to expand its retail footprint across 600 cities and expand the retail dealer network to over 6000 by the end of this year. The notebook market which was at just 85,000 in 2003, has grown to 1.7 million last year, touching 2.4 million during the current fiscal. IDC has projected the notebook sales to touch 7.8 million by the year 2012.